Aligarh in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is known for its long- locked history centered around Rajputs and Muslims. Old mansions, historical forts and religious edifices nestled on the soil Aligarh are reminiscent of its glorious past. Jama Masjid, also known as Sir Syed Masjid, is one of those revered shrines constructed in 1727 by Sabit Khan, the former ruler of Aligarh. The mosque carries with it the brilliance of Khan's architectural mind and artistic skills, the replica of which is hard to be find anywhere. The domes and minarets along with Sir Syed Ahmed Khan's tomb are major attractions here.